Wanted Fix a snap ring groove - So Cal

[kramer714]

I have a 54mm skyripper case, 24" long that 'let go' an internal snap ring, belled the end out just past the snap ring on the top end. Be great to have someone shorten the case and re-grove the end. I'm in Orange County CA.

Before you tell me I can do this myself, I do have a lathe and know about the key-slot cutter drill pres method. My lathe (50 year old atlas), has the length but doesn't have steady rest that I trust for this. Plus if i can get someone local to do it that would lower the risk of making the case even shorter.

Plan B is to buy / build a steady rest and do it myself.

Anyone able to do this? Willing to pay.

 

[David Schwantz]

But would doing this now make it an altered motor? Hence, only be flown at Tripoli EX launches?

 

[MClark]

No Ex in Cali.
I guess you have to go to BALLS.

 

[DeeRoc29]

I have a 54mm skyripper case, 24" long that 'let go' an internal snap ring, belled the end out just past the snap ring on the top end. Be great to have someone shorten the case and re-grove the end. I'm in Orange County CA.

Before you tell me I can do this myself, I do have a lathe and know about the key-slot cutter drill pres method. My lathe (50 year old atlas), has the length but doesn't have steady rest that I trust for this. Plus if i can get someone local to do it that would lower the risk of making the case even shorter.

Plan B is to buy / build a steady rest and do it myself.

Anyone able to do this? Willing to pay.

I can. Bring it to Rocstock.

 

[UPscaler]

No Ex in Cali.
I guess you have to go to BALLS.

You can certainly do EX flights at FAR

 

[DeeRoc29]

You can certainly do EX flights at FAR

One of the best places to fly EX in the US actually.